THE BRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST (1996)
The Trust provides grants and bursaries to assist with the education of students of any individual drawn primarily from the parishes of Piddletrenthide with Plush, Piddlehinton and Alton Pancras, and secondarily from those born or having their main residence in the County of Dorset.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £133,113 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to grant expenditures exceeding investment income. However, the trustees consider that there are sufficient funds to carry out the charitable objectives for the foreseeable future, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £3,066,534. The charity is not subject to any material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment income rose from £88,448 in the previous year to £89,428 for the year” — page 4
“The Trust's policy on reserves is not to accumulate income deliberately in order to provide a reserve.” — page 4
Trustees
- NICHOLAS JONATHAN GODFREY HARLANDchair
- ALAN DAVID ZEAL
- Hannah Jane Murphy
- Nathan James Ritson
- Olivia Mary Steven
- PETER SEAN PHILLIPS CLAXTON
- Rebecca Helen Ross
- The Very Rev Stephen John Waine
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £89k | £89k |
| 31/03/2024 | £88k | £90k |
| 31/03/2023 | £88k | £88k |
| 31/03/2022 | £86k | £132k |
| 31/03/2021 | £82k | £87k |
Common questions
Is THE BRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST (1996) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £133,113 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to grant expenditures exceeding investment income. However, the trustees consider that there are sufficient funds to carry out the charitable objectives for the foreseeable future, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £3,066,534. The charity is not subject to any material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.